1 Then Job answered: 2 “Listen carefully to my words; let this be your consolation to me. 3 Bear with me while I speak; then, after I have spoken, you may go on mocking.
Job 21:1–3
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Job 33:30–32
30 to bring back his soul from the Pit, that he may be enlightened with the light of life. 31 Pay attention, Job, and listen to me; be silent, and I will speak. 32 But if you have something to say, answer me; speak up, for I would like to vindicate you.
Job 33:1–2
1 “But now, O Job, hear my speech, and listen to all my words. 2 Behold, I will open my mouth; my address is on the tip of my tongue.
Job 19:1–2
1 Then Job answered: 2 “How long will you torment me and crush me with your words?
Job 9:1–2
1 Then Job answered: 2 “Yes, I know that it is so, but how can a mortal be righteous before God?
Job 12:1–2
1 Then Job answered: 2 “Truly then you are the people with whom wisdom itself will die!
Job 16:1–2
1 Then Job answered: 2 “I have heard many things like these; miserable comforters are you all.
Job 26:1–2
1 Then Job answered: 2 “How you have helped the powerless and saved the arm that is feeble!
Job 23:1–2
1 Then Job answered: 2 “Even today my complaint is bitter. His hand is heavy despite my groaning.
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